Whats The Play? With Anthony 'Play' Douglas

Every week, Anthony will be giving you his insight into what’s happening on the urban scene that doesn’t quite register on the radar of other media

Written by Anthony 'Play' Douglas
20/03/2017 12:04 PM

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CELEBRATIONS: From left - Mr. Play with boxer Isaac Chamberlain

I'M BACK from the beautiful Jamaican sunshine to a grey, mostly drizzly London and struggling from serious jet-lag... *sigh*!

So, Drake dropped the album More Life last week. I ain't really feeling it to be honest, but I do love the fact that he has UK and South African artists on the album. It's a great look for the scene, movement, artists and culture.

Rick Ross also dropped his album Rather You Than Me. I've listened to it a few times, and Rick had a lot to get off his chest. He shared his thoughts on Meek Mill and Nicki Minaj and spoke his mind about Cash Money CEO - Birdman. I'm wondering what Birdman's response is going to be? Will he ask Ross to put some respect on his name? Who knows, but I'm sure we will find out soon enough.

It was nice to see fellow Brixtonian Isaac Chamberlain win his 7th professional fight at the home of boxing York Hall at the weekend. He fought 6ft 8½" Lithuanian Davidaitis and won in a 3rd round stoppage. The stars definitely came out to see Chamberlain handle his business and it was nice to see the likes of Ellie Goulding show their support for rising star and Brixton boy Chamberlain.

As part of a bid to prolong the life of Caribbean bookshop, New Beacon Books, they have launched the New Beacon Mini Black Market. The aim is to give entrepreneurs and small business owners, an opportunity and platform to sell their goods and services plus make links and network with other people in the community.

COMMUNITY PILLAR: New Beacon bookshop

DOCUMENTED LIVES: A selection of books from New Beacon

The event is taking place on Saturday 8 April from 11am to 6pm.

If you have a business in arts and crafts, jewellery, fashion, skincare, hair care, toys please get in touch by emailing: newbeaconbooksuk@gmail.com.

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Posted on: 20/03/2017 12:04 PM

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